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November 16, 2012

Sears Canada Inc. announced that Douglas C. Campbell has been promoted to executive VP and COO, effective immediately.

Toronto -- Sears Canada Inc. announced Friday that Douglas C. Campbell has been promoted to executive VP and COO, effective immediately.

Campbell will oversee retail operations, logistics, replenishment, information technology and international sourcing, and lead the company's undertaking to improve efficiency across the enterprise.

Campbell was most recently executive VP, home and hardlines, for the chain.

August 15, 2012

Fossil appoints new COO

Fossil said it has appointed John White to the position of executive VP and COO, effective Sept. 4.

Richardson, Texas -- Fossil said Wednesday it has appointed John White to the position of executive VP and COO, effective Sept. 4.

White, formerly president of Pandora North America, will be responsible for the company's supply chain, distribution and warehousing, legal and information technology operations.

February 3, 2012

Coldwater Creek names new COO

Coldwater Creek Inc. has promoted Jim Bell to the newly created position of executive VP and COO.

Sandpoint, Idaho -- Coldwater Creek Inc. has promoted Jim Bell to the newly created position of executive VP and COO. He will oversee the retailer's information technology systems, real estate, distribution and logistics, planning and allocation, and finance.

Bell is currently the company's chief financial officer, and will continue to fill that role in his new job, the company said Thursday.

January 6, 2012

Fresh Market names COO

The Fresh Market said it has promoted Sean Crane to executive VP and COO, reporting directly to Craig Carlock, president and CEO.

Greensboro, N.C. -- The Fresh Market said Thursday it has promoted Sean Crane to executive VP and COO, reporting directly to Craig Carlock, president and CEO.

Crane was previously senior VP store operations. In his new role, he will lead store operations, merchandising and marketing functions.

November 7, 2011

Ascena appoints executive VP and COO

Ascena Retail Group announced that John Sullivan has been appointed executive VP and COO.

Suffern, N.Y. -- Ascena Retail Group announced that John Sullivan has been appointed executive VP and COO.

In this newly created position, Sullivan will be responsible for information technology, distribution, and human resources information systems across all brands. Prior to joining the company, he served as executive VP and CIO for QVC.

October 11, 2011

Red Door Spas names COO

Spa operator Red Door Spas said Tuesday it has named Jeff Kohl as its senior VP and COO.

Stamford, Conn. -- Spa operator Red Door Spas said Tuesday it has named Jeff Kohl as its senior VP and COO. Kohl is charged with directing all Red Door Spa operations globally, including strategic partnership development and management of the company's 31 full-service spa and salon properties and 1,500+ spa associates.

He will report to Todd Walter, CEO of Red Door Spa Holdings.

Kohl was previously director of global hospitality sales for Precor.

April 21, 2011

Forest City promotes Bishop to COO, Commercial Group

Forest City Enterprises said Wednesday it has promoted Duane F. Bishop Jr., to the position of executive VP and COO of the company’s Commercial Group.

Cleveland -- Forest City Enterprises said Wednesday it has promoted Duane F. Bishop Jr., to the position of executive VP and COO of the company’s Commercial Group.

Bishop was previously executive VP – Asset Management.

Forest City’s Commercial Group, the largest of three major strategic business units, includes the company’s retail, office and hotel properties.

April 18, 2011

NAI Global names NYC exec

NAI Global said that Jay B. Olshonsky has joined the NAI Global New York City team as executive VP and COO.

Princeton, N.J. -- NAI Global said that Jay B. Olshonsky has joined the NAI Global New York City team as executive VP and COO.

Olshonsky previously was COO at NAI Friedland Realty, NAI Global’s Westchester County affiliate. He joined the NAI network in 2010 after 15 years with CB Richard Ellis, where he served as managing director in charge of its Washington, D.C., brokerage operations.

March 1, 2011

Forest City names Charles Ratner chairman, David LaRue president/CEO

Forest City Enterprises announced Tuesday that, as part of the company’s succession planning process, current president and CEO Charles A. Ratner will become chairman of the board, and will be succeeded as president and CEO by David J. LaRue, currently executive VP and COO.

New York City -- Forest City Enterprises announced Tuesday that, as part of the company’s succession planning process, current president and CEO Charles A. Ratner will become chairman of the board, and will be succeeded as president and CEO by David J. LaRue, currently executive VP and COO.

The changes will be effective following Forest City's annual meeting of shareholders on June 10.

July 23, 2008

Duckwall-ALCO Names New COO

Duckwall-ALCO Stores announced Thursday that Jane Gilmartin has joined the company as executive VP and...

March 9, 2008

Longs Drug Names COO

Longs Drug Stores announced late Friday that Todd Vasos has been named the company’s new...

January 15, 2008

Circuit City Stores Names Exec VP, COO

Richmond, Va. Circuit City Stores announced that John T. Harlow has joined the company as...

January 14, 2008

Tuesday Morning Appoints Acting CFO

Dallas Tuesday Morning Corp. announced Tuesday that Michael J. Marchetti, currently executive VP and COO,...

September 6, 2007

Pep Boys Names New Execs

Philadelphia, The Pep...

March 23, 2006

Duckwall-ALCO Names New VP, COO

Abilene, Kan., Duckwall-ALCO...

January 19, 2006

DSW Expands Management Team

Columbus, Ohio, DSW...

November 13, 2005

GNC Announces Management Change

Pittsburgh, Joseph Fortunato,...

November 13, 2005

GNC Announces Management Change

Pittsburgh, Joseph Fortunato,...